Clay Aiken – A Thumbs-Up

What do you do when something deserves a lot of approval? Some people jump for joy and some might even turn a few cartwheels, but for most of us, we show a big “thumbs-up.

The origin of the sign is unclear, but one theory is that the thumbs up sign was used by the crowds to signal if a defeated gladiator should be spared, whereas the thumbs down would signal that he should be killed.

During World War II, the thumbs up gesture became popular among U.S. aircraft carriers. This was to inform the crew from the deck that it was ready for takeoff and the wheel blocks can be eliminated. And, who can forget the Fonz. Thumbs-ups was his signature gesture.

Although American people do not think of thumbs-up as a negative gesture, there are some portions of the world that consider the thumbs-up signal as being offensive, especially in many countries in the Middle East. In many Middle Eastern countries, thumbs up represents the self-explanatory meaning, “Up yours, pal!”

There are many other places throughout the world where this gesture is insulting. In locations such as West Africa, Iran, Greece, and South America (except for Brazil), it is a very obscene gesture.

Thank goodness those of us in the United States and Canada don’t have to worry. Just like the movie critics, we know thumbs-up means everything is A-OK.

Do you remember seeing Clay Aiken use this signal?? Well, here are a few pictures to show he has a good time when he says “Thumbs Up!”

Yes……..I know……..I need some real Clay Aiken News!!

However,

Clay Aiken pictures are always good!!

Clay Aiken News Network is an unofficial fansite. We are not affiliated in any way with Clay Aiken or his management. This website was made by fans for fans and makes no impression or impersonation of the official site, which can be found under the domain clayaiken.com.

Comments

Clay is sooo cute. I can't believe am still not over his good looks even after almost 8yrs…. my goodness. I love this website. I have to visit it faihfully at least 3 times a day. I wouldn't want any Clay news to pass me.

I’m lovin all these thumbs up pictures of Clay. The third one from the bottom with Angela..just slays me. Clay is a born comedian. I love coming to this site every day too. Wouldn’t want to miss any news about Clay.

Clay on Instagram

DISCLAIMER

Clay Aiken News Network is an unofficial fansite. We are not affiliated in any way with Clay Aiken or his management. This website was made by fans for fans and makes no impression or impersonation of the official site, which can be found under the domain clayaiken.com.

Upcoming Events

Quote of the Day

I have always believed in a life of service. But Tina, Dr. Mac, and the kids I worked with at Brentwood crystallized that desire. They helped me to see how vital it is for me to use my time on earth to make a difference in some way. -Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken News Network is an unofficial fansite. We are not affiliated in any way with Clay Aiken or his management. This website was made by fans for fans and makes no impression or impersonation of the official site, which can be found under the domain clayaiken.com.

Click on "I understand" to enter CANN or click on "Take me to the official site" to proceed to Clay's official website.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkNoPrivacy policy